Pomilio Gamma
Pomilio · Italy · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Pomilio Gamma was an Italian fighter prototype of 1918.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane fighter
- Single tractor engine in the nose
- Wingspan of just under 8 m
A compact single-seat biplane fighter with a span of about 8 m.
Specifications
- The Pomilio Gamma has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.99 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first Gamma flew early in 1918 with a 200 hp SPA 6A engine. The second prototype, the Gamma IF, had a 250 hp Isotta Fraschini V.6.
Variants
Two prototypes were built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype, with a top speed of 225 km/h and an endurance of three hours.
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